A New Way to Manage Storm Water Drainage Issues
Heavy rain and unpredictable weather have made storm water drainage issues more common than ever for homeowners. Areas of the yard that never flooded now stay wet for days, and low spots often turn into standing puddles that attract mosquitoes, damage landscaping, and may even violate municipal code. Fortunately, new technology is changing how we handle drainage problems — and producing results that feel almost miraculous.
At John Shelton Plumbing, we help homeowners in Verona, Blawnox, Leechburg, Vandergrift, and Sarver resolve chronic storm water drainage issues using an innovative product called Hydroblox.
Why Storm Water Drainage Issues Are Increasing
Unseasonably heavy rainfall and changing soil conditions have caused yards to remain wet longer than before. When water cannot flow away properly, it leads to:
- Standing puddles in low areas of the yard
- Soggy or marshy soil that never fully dries
- Foundation damage from poor drainage
- Mosquito breeding grounds and sanitation concerns
- Yard erosion and landscaping issues
Traditional solutions like French drains often clog, collapse, or fail due to poor soil conditions. Hydroblox solves these problems with a completely different approach to moving water.
What Is Hydroblox and How Does It Work?
Hydroblox planks are made from recycled thermoplastics engineered with advanced capillary technology. Each plank contains a network of microscopic channels that absorb, hold, and transfer water away from the problem area — without clogging.
Key Benefits of Hydroblox
- Channels water instantly through capillary action
- Never clogs like traditional French drains
- Works without a downhill slope
- Can move nearly one gallon per square foot per second
- Made from recycled materials
- Lasts for decades with no maintenance
Imagine digging a narrow two-inch-wide trench and filling it with planks that immediately pull water away from wet soil. Even if there is nowhere to send the water, Hydroblox can temporarily hold it and release it slowly back into the ground, eliminating chronic puddles.
Where Hydroblox Is Being Used
The versatility of Hydroblox makes it useful for a wide variety of applications:
- Backyards with poor drainage
- Low-lying areas that flood during storms
- Golf courses
- Baseball and athletic fields
- Homes with soil that drains poorly
- Properties where French drains failed
Because the planks cannot crush or clog, they last significantly longer than corrugated piping or gravel systems — often outperforming them by decades.